Mallorca research prizes: €15,400 for sea and wildlife

Mallorca research prizes worth €15,400 go to six studies on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. An invasive species in the Albufera de Mallorca, local fruit varieties and marine life all feature. The University of the Balearic Islands and the Aptenia Foundation award the money across undergraduate, master’s and doctoral work.

An invader and Mallorca’s fruit

Gabriela Mariño wins €2,500 for studying Obama nungara, an invasive species in the Albufera de Mallorca. Her work also looks at whether it could carry Angiostrongylus cantonensis as a paratenic host, or transport host. Pau Torrens receives €1,000 for studying local apricot, peach and plum varieties on Mallorca.

Rays, young fish and life at sea

Francesc Ferragut wins €5,000 for doctoral research into ray populations in the Balearic Islands. Fellow doctoral researcher Julia Castro receives €2,000 for studying the role of coastal habitats for young fish.

At master’s level, Maria Francisca Mesquida receives €3,500 for work on the pen shell, Pinna nobilis, in the Spanish Mediterranean. Elsa Marie Hoghton wins €1,400 for examining how ingredients in sun cream affect marine microorganisms.

Topics: Nature & wildlife · Sea & coast · Pollença

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com